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Back to homepagePresident of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic Parliament visits Estonia
NordenBladet — On Thursday, Adamová will meet with President of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Lauri Hussar. Chairman of the Estonia-Czech Republic Parliamentary Friendship Group Aivar Sõerd and Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu Marko Mihkelson will
Read MoreThe Riigikogu discussed online elections as a matter of significant national importance
NordenBladet — Member of the Riigikogu Varro Vooglaid stated in his presentation that unfortunately the trust in the elections system in Estonia was very low, and tried to find an answer to the question why this was so. “First, it
Read MoreStoicescu and Kunnas attend security and defence forum in Lithuania
NordenBladet — The leaders of the national defence committees of nine countries will discuss the priorities in current defence and security policy, implementation of NATO regional defence plans and the possibilities for future support to Ukraine in Palanga, Lithuania. Member
Read MoreHussar underlined the importance of unity among the Allies in supporting Ukraine
NordenBladet — Hussar pointed out that Estonia and Poland were like-minded countries that had excellent relations and worked very closely together, especially on security issues. “We have a common understanding of both Russia’s aggression and the need to help Ukraine,
Read MoreMembers of the Riigikogu submitted a draft Resolution allowing preparations for adoption of nuclear energy
NordenBladet — According to the draft, the Riigikogu will pass a fundamental decision on whether to allow production of nuclear energy in Estonia or not. The draft is mainly based on the analysis conducted by the Nuclear Energy Working Group
Read MoreThe Riigikogu did not support a motion of no confidence in Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas
NordenBladet — Discussion of the motion of no confidence Martin Helme gave an overview of the written request to express no confidence. According to him, Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas can no longer be trusted as a minister.
Read MoreExhibition of Polish and Ukrainian children’s drawings of war at the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — President of the Riigikogu Lauri Hussar said that the depiction of war on children’s pictures, through their eyes, brought a deep sadness to his soul. “Wherever a war takes place, it is the children who suffer the most
Read MoreHussar and BraĹľe underlined the importance of parliamentary diplomacy
NordenBladet — Hussar said at the meeting that Estonia and Latvia worked actively together in many fields and the relations between the parliaments of the two countries had also never been better than now. As an example of good cooperation,
Read MoreRiigikogu declared the Moscow Patriarchate an institution sponsoring Russia’s military aggression
NordenBladet — 75 members of the Riigikogu voted in favour of passing the Statement of the Riigikogu “On Declaring the Moscow Patriarchate an Institution Sponsoring the Military Aggression of the Russian Federation” (420 AE), and 8 members were against it.
Read MoreThe Sugary Drinks Tax Bill passed the first reading
NordenBladet — The first reading of the Sugary Drinks Tax Bill (418 SE), initiated by the Government, which had been adjourned due to the end of the working hours of the sitting on Tuesday, was continued. Under the Bill, a
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